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About the Role
American Conservatory Theater (LORT B+) seeks a Scenic and Props Design Associate to work across Mainstage season productions, Conservatory and Education programs, and other projects. This role serves as a key production liaison between guest designers, shops, and departments, and may also act as a designer on select productions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the key production liaison between guest Scenic and Props Designers, the shops, and all production staff throughout the design development process.
- Support guest designers' drafting as needed, including integrating their drawings into accurate, current theater or event-space plans.
- Generate and maintain industry-standard scenic show paperwork, Ground Plans, line-set schedules, and select build drawings.
- Attend production meetings and speak on behalf of the scenic and props departments.
- Work with Stage Management through studio rehearsals and the run of the production to support scenic and prop needs.
- Serve as Assistant Scenic and Props Designer during tech rehearsals and previews for all Mainstage productions.
- Maintain A.C.T.'s master venue drafting files and technical packages for all A.C.T. venues.
- Work closely with the Prop Shop Supervisor and shop staff to ensure the efficient, timely, and on-budget delivery of all prop requirements.
- Serve as designer on select Conservatory and Education Program productions each season.
- Support rental and development events as a designer and general production support.
- Provide indirect supervision to other members of the technical and production team as assigned.
- Recommend maintenance and upkeep of equipment, tools, and facilities to Production Management.
- Understand and work within the parameters of all applicable union contracts.
- Assist Production Management with budget estimates, financial projections, and staff planning as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Alignment with A.C.T.’s Mission, Values and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- BA/BFA in technical theatre or scenic design, or equivalent professional experience (2+ years), with an emphasis in scenic and props design.
- Valid driver's license and a clean DMV record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and reach overhead.
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Bay Area.
- Strong computer skills on PC or Mac, including proficiency in Vectorworks (2D and 3D), Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365.
- Demonstrated Vectorworks drafting proficiency, including the ability to independently produce complete design and drafting packages and to work accurately within another designer's files.
- Experience managing budgets and expenditures.
- Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with A.C.T. colleagues and stakeholders.
- Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of constituents.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to meet demanding situations with tenacity, diplomacy, and sensitivity under pressure.
- Excellent work ethic and ability to work well in a team.
Skills
- Vectorworks (2D and 3D)
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- Asana
- Automation control systems (preferred)
- Budget management
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years professional experience
Education Level
- BA/BFA in technical theatre or scenic design, or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $70,350-$73,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Access to live theater performances
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- American Conservatory Theater is an essential gathering place that brings artists and communities together to inspire and provoke.
- A.C.T.’s mission is to engage the spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, activate stories that resonate, promote a diversity of voices and points of view, and empower theater makers and audiences to celebrate liveness.
- A.C.T. values inclusion, transformational learning, participation, and rigorous fun.
- A.C.T. is a Tony Award–winning nonprofit theater serving almost 200,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area annually through theater, training, and education and community programs.
Equal Opportunity
- A.C.T. is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.